Department of Education Victoria – Melton VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Established on its present site in 1870, Melton Primary School (hereinafter MPS) currently has a student population of around 630. Originally a rural school, it now services part of the young, growing outer-western suburb of Melton.

MPS has a strong tradition of commitment to, and involvement with, the broader community. We highly value our two-way bond of loyalty between staff and families. Our school community is committed to fostering courtesy, pursuit of excellence, self-discipline and ongoing life values and skills.

VISION

Melton Primary School strives for our students to become active and independent learners by:

- Encouraging students to become lifelong learners who value themselves, others and learning.
- Promoting a social responsibility, resilience, perseverance and independence.
- Providing a nurturing and challenging environment that promotes an enthusiasm for learning and prepares individuals to become reflective and valued members of society.

In order to deliver this core purpose our school will:

- Demonstrate exemplary teaching and learning with innovative practices
- Build strong partnerships between school, home and the wider community
- Respect and embrace the diversity within our community
- Recognise and celebrate effort and achievement
- Promote a safe and caring environment.

VALUES

To promote our School Agreed Behaviours and all that they encompass which are:

- We are active learners
- We respect others
- We are safe
- We are supportive

CURRICULUM





MPS continues to work tirelessly in developing a consistent approach to our curriculum in line with F-10 Victorian Curriculum and DET strategic directions.

At MPS our staff are committed to:

- creating a Professional Learning Community that focuses on learning rather than teaching, working collaboratively and holding ourselves accountable for results.

- developing and implementing a consistent curriculum in literacy and numeracy which fosters high expectations and improves outcomes for all students,

- creating a safe learning environment that encourages the development of confidence, social skills and motivation to learn and

- developing students' skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for transition through the various stages of schooling.

We provide our staff with high level professional learning through school based coaches. Our staff is committed to ongoing professional learning.

Our caring and dedicated staff members work closely with the wider school community to develop an educational partnership with and for the children. Parents are actively encouraged to participate in both classroom and wider school activities.

FACILITIES

The students of MPS have the benefit of up to date facilities including:-

- A networked ICT system that extends throughout the entire school complex. All of our classrooms have Interactive Whiteboards or televisions installed. An i-Pad program provides support for teaching and learning programs.





- An indoor swimming complex which has a 6 lane 25 metre pool, toddler pool, change rooms and administration area. Our students are involved in two terms of swimming instruction as well as incidental pool based activities throughout the school year.

- A modern Multi-purpose hall incorporating a gymnasium, before and after school care centre, well-equipped canteen, handicapped toilet facilities, storage areas and offices. The hall is available for hire by community groups.

- A free standing Visual Arts room with facilities and equipment to provide a broad range of activities.

- A competition grade, fully lit tennis court with seating and shade sails provided in the surrounding area. This facility is also leased on a regular basis by a professional tennis coach who provides lessons to interested students in our community.

- Our BER building has 4 learning spaces one being utilised as a Science room, a meeting room, a small staffroom and toilet facilities.

- Large grounds including an oval, soccer ground, tennis and basketball courts, several play areas for specific age groups, secure modern climbing equipment, landscaped garden beds, covered areas and artificial turf

Selection Criteria

SC1Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.SC2Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.SC3Demonstrat

📌 Generalist Classroom Teacher (Melton)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melton